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The Mughal Dynasty

The Mughal Dynasty. The Mughal Dynasty. Akbar - One of the greatest leaders - Building of military/administration systems - Patronized arts - Invented “universal” religion Din-i-Ilahi: to unite Hindu and Muslim - Social/Religious policies: 1. Reconciliation with Hindu princes

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The Mughal Dynasty

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  1. The Mughal Dynasty

  2. The Mughal Dynasty Akbar - One of the greatest leaders - Building of military/administration systems - Patronized arts - Invented “universal” religion Din-i-Ilahi: to unite Hindu and Muslim - Social/Religious policies: 1. Reconciliation with Hindu princes 2. Encouraged intermarriage 3. Abolished jizya (head tax) 4. Allowed building of Hindu temples 5. Ordered respect for cows

  3. The Mughal Dynasty Akbar Social/Religious reforms cont… - improve calendar - established living quarters for homeless - regulated consumption of alcohol - Encouraged widow remarriage - Discouraged child marriage - Banned sati

  4. Taj Mahal Built by Shah Jahan Tomb for wife Mumtaz Mahl - died giving birth to 14th child 1632-1653 - A symbol of his love - First massive use of white marble for entire building

  5. Should guilty seek asylum here,Like one pardoned, he becomes free from sin.Should a sinner make his way to this mansion,All his past sins are to be washed away.The sight of this mansion creates sorrowing sighs;And the sun and the moon shed tears from their eyes.In this world this edifice has been made;To display thereby the creator's glory.

  6. The Taj

  7. Struggle for Power Auran

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